The Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) is not considered to have a specific gender like male or female. It is a monoecious tree, which means it has both male and female reproductive organs within the same plant. The flowers of the Peepal tree are tiny and enclosed within a structure called a fig. Each fig contains hundreds of flowers, some of which are male and some are female. The male flowers produce pollen while the female flowers contain the ovaries.
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Therefore, unlike certain plants which have separate male and female individuals, the Peepal tree does not have distinct male or female versions. Instead, it is both male and female within the same tree, making it self-fertile and capable of reproducing on its own.
It is worth noting that the Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is often referred to as the “male” counterpart of the Peepal tree. However, this is a traditional belief or association rather than a scientific fact. Both the Peepal and Banyan trees are different species within the same genus and share similar characteristics, such as aerial prop roots and figs, but they are distinct species in their own right.
In conclusion, the Peepal tree is not categorized as male or female, but rather monoecious, having both male and female reproductive organs within the same plant.